Display device for automobiles



311137 15, 1930. D, WESBERGER 1,770,682

DISPLAY DEVICE FOR AUTOMOBILES Filed Jul 20, 1927 INVENTOR W W ATTORN EYS Patented a 15, was

" water DAVID wmsiznnenn, or NEWARK, new JERSEY risrnay nnvrcu FOR AUTOMOBILES Application filed. Jul 20,

This invention relates to displaydevices intended particularly for use in closed-body motor vehicles. The device may in addition support various articles of comfort or convenience, including receptacles for cigarettes, matches, ashes and containers'for toiletma terials and, in fact, any desirable facilities which may be placed conveniently in the vehicle. 7 f

It has been usual heretofore to provide brackets with screws for attachingdevices such as those mentioned to the walls of motor vehicles. Attachment in this manner requires the drilling of holesand unless carefully done the drilling may mar the fine finish of the surface to which the device is attached. Furthermore when so attached the device becomes a permanent fixture and it cannot be removed without leaving. a disfiguring mark. If the device is damaged and another exactly like it cannot be found. the unsightly drilling may be exposed when a new device with'a difi'ere'nt bracket is substituted.

It is the object of the present invention to provide a simple and inexpensive support for various articles of convenience; or utility which may be mounted thereby in closed mo tor vehicles without necessitating the drilling or cutting of the interior walls or upholstery. I

A further object of the invention is the provision'ofa support for various articles which is adjustable and adapted to be secured rigidly in thedesiredposition so as toavoid rattling.

The invention is designed more particularlyas a display device although as indicated it is useful for other purposes. It is desirable to display in motor vehicles certain cards andthelike which may, forexample, identify the owner of the vehicle as a member of automobile associations, insurance organizations and the like. Such cards should be supported so that they are protected from dust and are visiblefrom the exterior of the vehicle. The support should otherwise be relatively inconspicuous so as to avoid disfiguring the vehicle. No acceptable display de- 1927. Serial No. 207,023

vice fulfilling all of tiese requirementszhas been available heretofore. 3

In carrying out the invention 1 provide a bracket which is adapted to be secured to the window frame of. the. vehicle without drilling or inserting. screws in the frame. The

bracket may support a frame in which a card or'cards may be mounted so as to be visible will not be disfigured by moisture and dust evenv when the window of they vehicle is open. Thebracket may serve also to support various conveniences as hereinbefore 'mdicated. The device may be made-conveniently. of sheet metal with two" legs which are connected at the top either by an integral resilient bridge or by means of ahinge or hinges so as to permit relative movement of the legs toward and from each other. ,At heir lower edges the legs may be shaped to engage the window-sill of the vehicle. One leg which is disposed adjacent LO the glass may .be-straightexcept for a lip turned in wardly at the lower edge to firmly grip the window-sill. The inner edge of the sill varies in form in diiferent vehicles. It may be straight or rounded and the corresponding leg of the bracket may besimilarly shaped.

It should be formed preferably with a lip turned inwardly at its lower edge.

To firmly clamp the bracket to the sill the bracket isprovided intermediate the lower edges and the connecting bridge with a-lock preferably in the form of threaded members adapted to cooperate. The face of one leg may'beembossed to provide a seatwith an opening therein through which one threaded member is inserted. The head of the threaded member is seated in the boss so that it is [below the normal surface of the leg. The other le is provided with a slot through which the other threaded member is inserted. When the threaded members are connected the device can be firmly clamped in position.

To avoid theft of the device the second threaded member may likewise be seated in aboss and it may have a small squared head so that it cannot be turned easily with a wrench or similar tool. A key which can be inserted in the boss to permit operation of the threaded member may be provided to facilitate securing the bracket to the vehicle. Thmwd or cards can be secured. to the bracketiinsvariousways. The leg which is contiguous to the window can be provided with simple clips in which the card may be inserted. Preferably, however, a frame is provided. This may be of metal or other ma- A terial and it may be adapted to hold one or a .twocards. The frame may be held in clips provided on the leg of the bracket so that ltmmboremoved and turned to display either of the cards. Or the frame may be hingedconnected to the leg. The may haveone or two transparent faces pmtwt the cards therein or a pocket with atran t face may be provided on the leg ofthe racket to receive the frame carrying thec'wrds. Various other modifications of the md support will suggest themselves.

a SI opposite leg of the bracket may suprt a receptacle or other convenience. The tter may be permanently secured to the leg or it may be held by suitable clips so that it removable. Although the device is capable of numerous variations it will be described more particulai'ly reference to the accompanying drawing illustrating the preferred embodime'nt's; in which i Fig. "lis a new in perspective of the display device; I

Fig; 2 is a transverse sectional view therei Fig. 8 is a transverse sectional view of a slightly dificrent form of the invention;

Fig. 4 is an elevation of the device; Fig. 5 is a transverse sectional view of another form of the invention;

. Fig. 6 is a viewin perspective of the device as illustrated in Fig. 5; and

"Fig. 7 is a view in perspective of the card I holder.

"Referring to the drawing, the bracket comprises legs 5 and 6 which are connected by a i resilient bridge 7 which permits relative moyementof the legs. The leg 5 is provided at its floiver edge with a lip 8 turned inwardly to slip under the lower edge of the windowsill 9. The leg 5 is disposed between the sill 9 and the window-glass 10. The other leg 6 may be rounded at 11 to-fit the inner edge of the sill with a lip 12 which engages the sill to hold the bracket in the desired position when it is clamped.

The leg 5 is embossed at 13 and has an opening 14 through which a threaded member 15 is inserted. The head 16 of the threaded member 15 is seated in the boss. The leg 6 i i 4. has a slot 17 to receive the threaded member 18. The latter is provided with a knurled head 19 to facilitate manipulation. The slot 1! permits the alignment and engagement of the threaded members. When the threaded members are engaged the legs 5 and 6 may be drawn together and firmly clamped in the desired position on the window-sill. The ends of the clamp are closed by wings 19 which overlap.

The leg 5 may have a plurality of clips 20 in which the card or other display 21 is held. This leg is adjacentthe window-glass 10 so that the card is visible through the windows. The card can be protected by a transparent covering if'desired.

I In Fig. 3 of the drawing the legs 22 and 23 are hingedly connected at 24 so as to permit relative movement. The device and the parts thereof are substantially as hereinibefore described.

V In 5 and 6 I have illustrated a modified form of the device in which the legs 25 and26 are hingedly connected at 27. The leg 25 is provided with a lip 28 to engage be to engage the other side of the sill. A boss 29 is formed in the leg 25 with an opening 30to receive the threaded member 31, the head 32 of which restsin the boss. The leg 26 is likewise provided with a boss 33 and a slot 34 through which a threaded member 35 is inserted to cooperate with the threaded mem ber 31. The threaded member 35 has a collar 36 and a small squared head'37 which does not project beyond the normal surface of the leg. The threaded member can be turned by means of a suitable key (not shown) which is adapted to' engage the squared head 37. T7he ends of the device are closed. by wings 3 A pocket 38 with a transparent front 38' is secured to the leg 25 and is adapted to receive a frame 39 in which cards 40 and 41 are mounted. The frame 39 may be inserted and removed as may be necessary to display either card.

A cover 45 is hingedly connectedto the leg and is held by a clip 46. The cover supports a receptacle 47, for example, an ash tray or other receiver which is thus accessible to the occupants of the vehicle.

The invention as'described affords a simple and satisfactory display device to support cards and the like. It can be easily secured to the vehicle without marring the surface and is easily removed. The card or cards displayed therein can be observed through the window of the vehicle and'they are protected from moisture and dust.

Various changes can be made in the details of construction and arrangement of the parts without departing from the invention or sacrificing any of its advantages.-

I claim 1. In a device to be attached to closed-body motor vehicles having a window and frame neath the window-sill and the leg 26 is shaped therefor, a'braeket comprising spaced connected legs adapted to grip the Windowframe and clamping mean-s intermediate the upper and lower edges of the legs whereby the device is securelyheldin adjusted position, including threaded members supported in the legs, the ends of the threaded members being countersunk below the normal surface of the legs and means on one of the legs to support a display card, the display card supporting e means covering the countersunk ends of one of the threaded members.

:2. In a device to be attached to closed body motor vehicles having a window and a frame therefor, a bracket comprising spaced'legs connected at one end and having extensions within turned lips at their opposite ends adapted to grip the window frame, overlapping wings at the lateral ends of the legs, clamping means intermediate the upper and lower edges of the legs whereby the device is sceurely held in adjusted position, and

means on one of the legs to support a display card.

3. In a device to be attached to closed body motor vehicles having a window and a frame therefor, a bracket comprising spaced legs hingedly connected at one end and having (22(- tensions with inturned lips at their opposite ends adapted to grip the window frame, overlapping wings at the lateral ends of the legs,

clamping means intermediate the upper and lower edges of the legs whereby the device is securely 161d in adjusted position, and means on one of the legs to support a display card.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

DAVID WEISBERGER. 

